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Why have my Brussels sprouts all blown?

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Brussels sprouts must be planted very firmly in order to get firm, tight buttons for eating. Some varieties produce tighter buttons than others; the variety Bedford Fillbasket will produce hard sprouts over a long harvesting period.

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